Senior Associate - Production- Robot Operator

Powerstatic Solutions India Private Limited; Sanand; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Robotic Welding Operator to set up, operate, and monitor automated welding cells in a high‑performance manufacturing environment.

You will load parts, call welding programs, and ensure weld quality through inspections while maintaining equipment and safety standards during 8–12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery.
• Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts into automated welding fixtures and select programs on robot pendant/control panel.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welds and report defects.
• Conduct daily preventive maintenance on welding cells and document downtime.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Calipers & gauges

Robotic control

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Motoman

KUKA

PLC interface

Job description

The Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality metal components. This role involves loading materials into fixtures, executing pre-programmed welding cycles, performing quality inspections, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Load and unload raw metal parts and assemblies into automated welding fixtures. Call up appropriate welding programs on the robot teach pendant or control panel. Operate robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA) in accordance with safety standards and production schedules.
• Quality Control & Inspection: Perform initial piece and ongoing visual inspections of completed welds to ensure penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality. Measure finished parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, go/no-go gauges) against engineering blueprints. Identify defect trends (e.g., porosity, spatter, undercut, warp) and adjust welding parameters or report issues to lead technicians/programmers.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell (clearing spatter, changing contact tips/nozzles, checking wire feed, inspecting anti-spatter fluid). Make minor adjustments to torch alignment, wire speed, or fixture clamping as needed. Document production counts, quality defects, and equipment downtime logs.
• Safety & Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to 5S principles. Strictly follow all safety guidelines, including wearing proper PPE (welding helmet/respirator, leather sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery. Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.

Technical Skills

Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols. Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, gauges). Basic understanding of robotic teach pendants and PLC interface panels is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis. Capacity to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts). Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification from an accredited welding program or trade school (e.g., AWS certification). Hands-on experience with manual MIG welding for touch-up work or rework. Experience with specific robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman).

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.